Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $49.25 | 3.840% | $51.1412 | $51.14 | $51.15 | $51.10 |
Purchase #2 | $170.36 | 11.640% | $190.1899 | $190.19 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
Purchase #3 | $239.80 | 13.145% | $271.3217 | $271.32 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
Purchase #4 | $163.76 | 5.671% | $173.0468 | $173.05 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
Purchase #5 | $133.37 | 9.843% | $146.4976 | $146.50 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
Purchase #6 | $136.68 | 8.567% | $148.3894 | $148.39 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
Purchase #7 | $162.37 | 11.633% | $181.2585 | $181.26 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,055.59 | $1,161.8451 | $1,161.85 | $1,161.85 | $1,161.80 |